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What three things can job seekers do to get a "leg up"?
Don't give a long generalized thesis on the fine art of job search; just give (no more than) three tangible suggestions - ones that job seekers can deploy immediately - to ensure they are distinguishing themselves among the tens of thousands of other candidates out there right now. Make it short, succinct, and actionable.
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Act more like a recruiter. Telling a story sells much better than sending a piece of paper! Try these three non-electronic suggestions:
1. Face to face. Have short, in person conversations with those in your core circle about what they might know about in terms of who is building, growing and/or hiring.
2. Pick up the phone. Call and speak with potential employers when you can to get their feedback on your networking plan. Don't ask for a job, but solicit their professional opinion and gather their thoughts on any directions you may not have thought of.
3. Open your "R" parameters. The more open you are to your Role, Responsibility, Remuneration and Relocation the more marketable you are to a greater number of potential employers. Then, contact Recruiters that specialize in your industry and convey your opened parameters, AND tell them your story so they can tell it to their top clients.
Paul Helm
Search Entrepreneurs
1. Know your values and vision and seek positions in businesses/organizations that align with them.
2. Research what a potential employer's needs are, and show how you can help answer those needs.
3. Develop a reputation for delivering more than people expect.
I agree with Paul's fine answer. In todays job market the recruited must become the recruiter in order to beat their competition to the punch. In addition to Paul's sage advice I alwasy counsel job seekers to:
1. Pick/Target 10 companies for hire and do whatever it takes to source jobs, contacts, etc from these firms and to promptly follow up with them. Make personal contact with key decision makers either chasing a percieved job or as Paul states solicitng professional advice.
2. Use Social Media to set yourself out from the crowd. Networking is key and SM is great for that and of course great sourcing/names will also come from using LinkedIn and other sites. use Twitter and Facebook to follow companies and jobs.
3. Develop your candidate market brand and sell sell sell yourself to your target companies and others
Dan Miller listed this criteria for his selection process at http://www.48days.com/category/interviewing/:
1. Notes of recommendation from 3 people I know and respect.
2. A past project I can review.
3. Media buzz about what that person has already done.
4. Leadership of a group on a social networking site.
5. A regular blog that is compelling and engaging.
6. A high EQ (Emotional Quotient) vs a high IQ
(OK - so I listed 6; however, these put a different spin on what you can be doing to improve your marketability.)
1. Talk with people who already work at the company, find out what issues they are facing and then demonstrate how you can help by writing a captivating letter or sharing this during an interview.
2. Know yourself and why you want THIS job. What growth opportunities does this job present for you.
3. Before an interview, review your strengths, your accomplishments and your transferable skills. Be proud of and sell your previous successes. Be ready for questions about these things during any interview.
1. If you weren't great at your last job it is too late to me thinking about your next job.
2. Make a list of the 5 to 10 real reasons why someone should want to hire you over any one else they are looking at. If you as an applicant don't have a list where do you think the perspective employer is going to get the list.
3. Don't go looking for a job move go looking for a career move.
-Know what makes your stand out from the rest of the applicants (what are your achievements, what are your skills, what interesting things have you done?) make these things shine in your resume/ cover letter
-Show the company that you care. If you dont get the position, check back in with them in a few months. You know never know! Thats how i landed my job
-Let them get to know who you are outside of your credentials on your cover letter! Be yourself and they will remember you!
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